US Bridges

Sth 32 over N Br Pensaukee River

Good

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B42003100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 over N Br Pensaukee River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 32 over N Br Pensaukee River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesSth 32
CrossesN Br Pensaukee River
Location1.6M N JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.81908, -88.24965
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32 over N Br Pensaukee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32 over N Br Pensaukee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 32 over N Br Pensaukee River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32 over N Br Pensaukee River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 32 over N Br Pensaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.